[Tex Ritter: A Legendary Cowboy's Journey]

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Step into the captivating world of Tex Ritter, the Texas-born cowboy whose remarkable journey led him from aspiring lawyer to a Hollywood star and country music icon. Explore his early days at The University of Texas at Austin, where he honed his musical talents, and discover how he became one of Hollywood's sought-after singing cowboys. Delve into his prolific movie career, spanning 85 films, and witness the magic he created on the silver screen. Join him on his musical triumphs with Capitol Records and relive the chart-topping hits that became classics of the era. Uncover the heartwarming love story with … continued below

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Mallory, Randy October 2015.

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Step into the captivating world of Tex Ritter, the Texas-born cowboy whose remarkable journey led him from aspiring lawyer to a Hollywood star and country music icon. Explore his early days at The University of Texas at Austin, where he honed his musical talents, and discover how he became one of Hollywood's sought-after singing cowboys. Delve into his prolific movie career, spanning 85 films, and witness the magic he created on the silver screen. Join him on his musical triumphs with Capitol Records and relive the chart-topping hits that became classics of the era. Uncover the heartwarming love story with his leading lady, Dorothy Fay Southworth, that transcended the movies and touched their lives forever. Celebrate his enduring legacy as a founding member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and his impact on the country music industry. Explore the remarkable life of Tex Ritter, a true cowboy legend.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Mallory, Randy. [Tex Ritter: A Legendary Cowboy's Journey], photograph, October 2015; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980586/: accessed May 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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